Mining & Quarrying: United States

This report forecasts the total activity of US mines and quarries as measured in metric tons of materials handled to 2021. Material handled refers to the excavated volumes of metal ores, industrial minerals, and waste. Total material handled is segmented by targeted resource in terms of: copper, gold, iron ore, other metal ores, stone, sand and gravel, phosphate rock, and other industrial minerals.

To illustrate historical trends, total materials handled, the various segments, and trade are provided in annual series from 2006 to 2016. A Market Environment section provides pertinent background on historical trends, key economic indicators, trade, and environmental and regulatory factors. A Segmentation and Forecasts section defines resources, discusses market drivers and constraints, identifies substitute products when applicable, and assesses the impact of key drivers and constraints on each resource segment over the forecast period.

Further analysis includes an Industry Structure section, which surveys the supply base and profiles the leading firms competing in the US industry. An introductory Highlights section summarizes key findings from this 27-page report, and a Resources section lists contributing sources as well as resources available for further research.

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